Oil: Russia
Commons · Question 1300 · Tabled 23 Jul 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Question
Asked by Rachael Maskell
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment has he made of the feasibility of replacing Russian crude oil imported through a third country with renewable and sustainable energy production.
Answer
Answered by Michael Shanks, 31 Jul 2024
All importers of oil and oil products into the UK must provide proof of origin to demonstrate that goods are not of Russian origin to enforcement authorities. The Government is committed to ensuring that third countries are not used by Russia to evade san...